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Activities Coordinator at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center

Posted in Health Care 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Brush, Colorado





Job Description:

Northeast Colorado premier Healthcare provider seeking a dynamic individual who is focused on making a difference, to join our caring and diverse team in delivering loving and compassionate care to our campus community in the role of Activities Coordinator.

 The qualified candidate will enjoy charting the course of work, education, worship and the social and interpersonal relationships of our residents, through providing meaningful, individual and group opportunities for recreation. 

While we recognize and value experience, Eben Ezer is committed and willing to offer the training and education to potential team members that share our values and love in working with the elders in our community.

Essential Job Functions:


  • Practices the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.

  • Provide opportunities for recreation, work, education, worship, self-maintenance, and social and interpersonal relationships for residents, while encouraging their participation, independence, and self-expression.

  • Plan, organize, schedule, and monitor individual and group activities and special programs (such as crafts, games, trips, parties, and the like for residents).

  • Research and implement new ideas, activities, and programs in accordance with residents needs based on their comprehensive assessments, interest backgrounds and ability to participate.

  • Provide meaningful activities for persons with dementia by modifying activities based on ability, strengths, interests and life experiences. 

  • Inform and update residents and staff as to regular activities and special programs.

  • Assemble and utilize all equipment within the facility kitchen for special events.

  • Provide proper documentation and evaluations of care plans to ensure activity goals are met.

  • Determine proper size of groups based on activity and the participants ability using techniques to keep people engaged in participation and understanding the importance of reducing distractions. 

  • Utilize team building skills.

  • Ability to frequently walk throughout the facility.

  • Ability to push residents in wheelchairs, as well as push tables, carts, and various other activity related equipment.

  • Attend related meetings, conferences, and tours.  (Including Department meetings, Staff Patient Care, and Resident Council).

  • Advise and assist Resident Council.

  • Assist with family group activities and various facility functions.

  • Drive the facility bus for special excursions related to recreational activities.

Working Hours:  Position requires working M-F, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.  Schedule may vary, based on needs and supervisor discretion.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Must possess or have the to ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license.  Must follow transportation procedures, including use of seat belt by driver. 

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of aspects of aging preferred.

Required Experience/Skills: Competence preferred in arts and crafts, table and card games, exercises, and various hobbies.  Ability to work with or learn a Windows operating system and word processing programs. Ability to learn new programs as used by the facility.

 Medical insurance options at the beginning of the month after 60 days
* Dental insurance options at the beginning of the month after 60 days
* Vision insurance options at the beginning of the month after 60 days
* Company Paid Telehealth at the beginning of the month after 60 days

* Voluntary benefit options available at the beginning of the month after 60 days
* Company paid AD&D after one year
* Company paid Short Term Disability after one year
* 401K participation after one year




Salary: $14.00


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